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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
Prayer and Profanity
How A VIRGINIA LADY SUDDENLY
CHANGED HER TUNE!

Some of the Second Virginia Cavalry
boys tell good story, which we have
never seen in print, yet which is too good
to be lost:
During certain movement in Virginia
a squad of the regiment mentioned was
sent out foraging. To get the story
straight as it was told to US, we must give
a name or two. The squad was under
command of Mr.. George Pugh, Jackson
County boy. During their rounds they
came to large house which bade fair to
furnish them with a generous supply of
grub" The young commander, who was
a fine looking fellow, with heavy black
mustache, approached the building and
addressed the lady of the house-a good,
Christian woman, to all appearances.
"The boys were very sorry to annoy the
good people of the house, but their duty
must be performed. They were hunting
supplies for the army"
The lady told them she had but a little
| flour, and bit of meat in the house, but
they were welcome to that. "Oh, no!
They could not think of robbing the fam
lily in any such way" But the good Wo-
man proposed to get the boys something
to eat, and they accepted the invitation,
after putting Jim. Flowers and another
boy out as pickets. During the meal the
good lady of the house excused herself, as
it was her time of going to prayer. Re-
firing to closet, though still in hearing
of the boys, she poured forth mighty
mr. for fa11nyus ,x-hn I1-nr
dergoing so many hardships for their
country. Especially did she pray for the
fine young man in command of the squad.
George was well pleased with the good
Christian lady, aud when he went ont to
relieve Flowers, that he might go to the
house and eat, and found colored man
informing Jim that the upstairs of that
house was filled with stores, George
wouldn't believe word of it. But the
colored man insisted, and further added
that the man of the house was then upon
the hill, armed, watching them.
Finally the commander was persuaded
to go into the house again, and search.
Up stairs they went, and while peering
around in the garret, Joe Harding hap
pened to see a patch of ceiling that bore
evidences of having been disturbed. Joe
evinced a good deal of curiosity, and final
ly reached up with his saber and tore the
patch loose, when it was found that
whole wagon loads of provisions were
stored in the loft. Now came the funny
part. When the good Christian lady dis
covered that the game was up, and her
hidden supplies had been discovered, she
changed her tone. and poured forth such
a flood of profanity as made even the
dashing "West Virginia" boys vince
though they were used to Custer and
Sheridan both. The Handsome young
man. for whom the good lady had prayed |
so earnestly, was now made the subject |
of the most bitter curses. But the wick
ed Yankees ''toted" the grub away.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
All medical authorities agree that ca

All medical authorities agree that ca
tarrh is no more nor less than an infam-
nation of the lining membrane of the ma
sal air passages. Nasal catarrh and all
catarrhal affections of the head are not
diseases of the blood, and it is serious
mistake to treat them as such. No con-
scientious physician ever attempts to do
So 1t is held by eminent medical men
that sooner or later specific will be
found for every disease from which hui
manity suffers. The facts Justify US in
assuming that for catarrh at least posi-
tive cure already exists in Elys Cream
Balm. 1Omh2W
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

At st. Louis, on last Wednesday night,
there occurred one of those disgusting
pictures that show to what extremes of
idiocy liquor will cause men to go. A
river man named Murphy died, and his
remains were laid out in undertaker's es-
tablishment. A lot of the friends of de-
ceased went to the place to hold wake
Some of them seemed to have a vague
idea as to how such a watch ought to be
conducted, and a number of candles were
provided and placed around the coffin in
which the remains lay. A keg of beer
was tapped and placed in the shop, gen
erous supply of whisky was provided, and
the night began. It was not long until
the watchers be an to show the effects of
their frequent drinks, and at last one of
them ran against the supports that up
held the coffin, knocking the coffin down,
and rolling the corpse out on the floor.
The candles set fire to the clothing on the
dead man, threatening to burn up the
whole cOffin-shOp.
Enough of the drunken brutes had life
in them to see the danger, and the cloth
ing was eXtinguished. The corpse was
tumbled back into the coffin, and the
watchers began to sink, one by one, onto
the floor Those who had not gotten clear
down, saw how rough it looked to see
their comrades stretched about like hogs
on the floor. and began TO cast about for
means to care for them. A happy thought
struck them, and they brought out some
empty coffins and began to pile their COM
rades into them. This was kept up until
seoeaatee1a bodies of drunk men were placed
in coffins, where they remained until morn
ing, when they were aroused and were
sufficiently sobered to be able to follow
the remains to the burial ground.
Talk about heather! When such con-
duct as this can be engaged in right here
in free, enlightened America, such scenes
us this can be enacted, it seems hardly
reasonable that we should look out after
the heather of distant countries. We
doubt if there is Il savage upon the face
of the globe who would be guilty of such
conduct as these st. Louis bummers. And
the same kind of liquor is doubtless on
sale in almost every town in the State Of
Ohio. Young man, do you think that is
pretty picture for intelligent youth to
study? This is the kind of morals large
class of people in this country would
teach. This is the kind of manhood a
large number of public educators" in
this country advocate This is pretty
and characteristic illustration of that
personal liberty which is so sacred to
the hearts of some of our people. Boys,
shun the internal stuff as you would q
peStilence.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

One evening last Fall the Salvation Ar
my held a meeting at the corner of Ports
mouth and Pearl streets. While George
Hartinger was praying that "these saloons
may be closed up John Hartley stood in
the door of his den and sneered at the
proceedings. Behold! A few short months
have passed, and the Salvation Army are
holding nightly meetings in the doggery
building, and Hartley-is in the county
Jail Truly, time works wonders.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

There is wide spread impression that
Mrs. Druse, the murderess hanged in
New York a few days ago, ought not to
have been so harshly dealt with. The
brute she killed was a drunken wife-beat-
er, and kept his family i'll a constant row.
Were it not for the horrible work in try
ing to dispose of the body, there would
have been much more sympathy. We
are not sure that the law should be very
particular when a drunken wife-beater
gets hurt,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
Take 1t This Month.

Spring rapidly approaches, and it is i'm
portant that every one should be prepared
for the depressing effects of the changing
season. This is the time to purify the
blood and strengthen the system, by tax
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla, which stands un-
equalled as a spring medicine, and has en-
dorsements of character seldom given
any proprietary medicine. A book con-
tanning statements of the many wonder
full cures it has accomplished, will be sent
upon application to G. l. Hood & Co.,
Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. 100 Doses
One Dollar
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

A good joke is told on John Blackhart,
former policeman here, and who was
here few days ago on visit. Going
home-or to his father's-one evening, in
company with number of friends. he
heard great singing in the old Castor
saloon stand, and with the remark that
"the boys are having lots of fun in there, -
stepped in. Imagine his horror on find
ing company of religious people, singing
the songs of Zion, and engaging IN earnest
prayer. 1t was a decidedly hasty retreat
John beat, about that time,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
Children Starving TO Death

On account of their inability to digest
food, will find most marvellous food and
remedy in Scotts Emulsion. Very palat-
able and easy digested. DR.. S. W. Cohen
Of Waco, Texas, says: 81 have used your
emulsion in Infantile wasting. 1t not
only restores wasted tissues, but gives
strength, and increases the Appetite
1Omh2W
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

The "Life of the flesh is the blood there
off," pure blood means healthy functional
activity and this bears with it the certain
ty of quick restoration from sickness or
accident. DR.. j. II. McLean's Strengthen
ing Cordial and Blood Purifier gives pure
rich blood, and vitalizes and strengthens
the whole body. $1.O0 per bottle.
For sale by G. w. Miller.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

Life will acquire new zest, and cheer
fulness return, if you will impel your liv-
er and kidneys to the performance of
their functions. DR.. j. II. McLean's Liv-
er and Kidney Balm will stimulate them
to healthful action. S1.O0.
For sale by G. w. Miller.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
D. H. Zeiiin G Co., Sole Pr0prietors,
Price. S1.OO. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Rev. w. NJ. Mullenix has withdrawn
from membership in the NJ. E. Church.
This is the minister against whom such a
cry was raised at Columbus, and who af-
forwards went West. We have heard
Mr. Mullenix preach. He is a man of
great ability, and claims that the charges
against him are unjust. But he is sac
cused," and that settles it.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate.
OLDEST PAPER IN)
THE COUNTY.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of
an order of sale issued from the Court of Com
mon Pleas within ana for the County of Jack
son and State of Ohio, in a certain cause
wherein Thomas Delay is plaintiff and Caroline
Nunnally Samuel MeGhee ct ais are defendants,
md to me directed as Sheriff of said County, 1
will offer for sale, at the door of the Court House,
in Jackson, in said County, on
Saturday, March 18th, 1887,
at one o'clock p. M, the following described
real estate, situate in the county OF Jackson,
and State of Ohio, to-wit:
The north half of the north west quarter of
Section No. 8, Township No. 7, and Range No.
Is, containing eighty acres, except the mineral
stone coal underlying the same.
Appraised at $40 90.
Terms of sale, cash on day of sale.
To be sold as the property of Caroline Nun
nally to satisfy judgment in favor of Samuel
McGhee rendered on answer and cross petition
in said cause.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Feb
uary, 1887. j. NJ. LIVELY,
Sheriff Jackson County, Ohio.
By 1. G. Long, Deputy.
Leach & Powell, att'ys for plaintiff.
l7feb5b
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
Don't Get Caught

This spring with your blood full of impu-
rites, your digestion impaired, your appe-
tite poor, kidneys and liver torpid, and
whole system liable to be Frustrated by
disease-but get yourself into good con-
dition, and ready for the changing and
warmer weather, by taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. 1t stands unequalled for purify
ing the blood, giving an appetite, ard for
general spring medicine.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
Business Chances.

If you suffer from Backache, Kidney
or Weak Lungs, apply Hop Plaster over
seat of pain. 1t wonderfully soothes and
strengthens the parts.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

Lydia E. Pinkham's "Guide to Health"
is the popular book of the season. Over
a million copies have been issued. Mailed
free upon application.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
JACKSON. OHIO. THURSDAY. MARCH 10, 1887

If there is any one thing more than an
other that devolves as sacred duty upon
the statesmen of the HalStead STRIPE it is
the duty of teaching the dear people how
to vote The State of Ohio is a great
State, with great variety of interests
and great possibilities for success. But
there is one thing the people lack-that
is, knowledge in craftsmanship. A large
majority of these people have fallen into
the idea that the commercial, educational
and religious interests of the State should
command some attention. There are more
than three hundred thousand people in
in the State of Ohio, who have said that
there was one branch of so-called business
which was drawback and curse to the
State, and that they want to be rid of it.
1t has cost the State more money than all
other sources of expense in criminal mat
ters. 1t has destroyed more people and
broken more hearts than all other evil in
fuences combined. Therefore, the best
crime be put down.
But here come the political dead beats
and thugs, and say to this great people:
"You are ignorant; you know not what
you want; the chief aim of this life is the
Penitentiary and the alms-house, and the
sign of righteousness is Cincinnati beer
mug; we propose to run politics. run the
courts, run the churches, run every
thing, in the interest of this wonder
full business, and all the prayers and good
resolutions in the universe will not save
you. You must come under our declara-
tion of political "principles," and turn this
State over bodily to the imps of Satan,
the chiefs of whom reside in Cincinnati"
Then the miserable spawn of these Gin
cinnati bummers, they who reside in the
the country districts, and who see no
higher principles in politics than the bur-
glar sees in the treasure-chest. take up
the cry. and PROFOUND the law of states
manship to the people of the State. No
matter whether anything practical is
done just now in the way of temperance
reform or not, the people are making
some notes of passing events that will
have an awakening influence in the near
future. <I>/NgAENTSSEM
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

Any lady desiring a Cabinet photo. of
Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham can obtain one
free by writing to Lynn, Mass also her
"Guide to Health"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

JTOTT can live at home, and make more money at
VIII work for us, than at anything else in this
I'LL world. Capital not needed; you started
w free. Both sexes; all ages. Any one can do
the work Large earnings sure from first start Costly
outfit and terms free. Better not delay. Costs you
nothing to send your address and find out if YOU
wise you will do so at once. H. HALLETT & Co.,
Portland, Maine. 6janSIy
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

Take Ayers Sarsaparilla. in the Spring
of the year, to purify the blood, invigo-
rate the system, excite the liver to action,
and restore healthy tone and vifor to the
whole physical mechanism. Remember
that quality, not quantity, constitutes the
value of medicine
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

"Oh, we get money out of the Dow Law
taxw say some of the officers. So you
would if you joined gang of horse
thieves-at least until the people put
stop to it.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

We do not have quite as big Court
dockets as formerly.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

Mrs. Kate Henking, wife of G. w. Hen
king, cashier of the Ohio Valley Bank at
Gallipolis, died aged 35 years, leaving five
young children.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

Why go about with backache, sore mus
muscles, aching sides or weak parts. A
Hon Plaster cures
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

To hear the sacred song arising in place
of the drunken howls, at Hartley's den,
sounds oddly.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

Let the doggeries once be driven out,
and you would be amazed at the grand
results,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
An Undoubted Blessing.

About thirty years ago a prominent
physician by the name of William Hall
discovered, or produced after long expert
mental research, a remedy for diseases of
the throat, chest and lungs, which was
of such wonderful efficacy that it soon
gained wide reputation in this country.
The name of the medicine is DR.. VIM.
Halls Balsam for the Lungs, and may be
safely relied on as speedy and positive
cure for coughs, colds, sore throat, etc.
Mr.. Phelps, the American minister, and
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

The extraordinary popularity of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral is the natural result of
its use by all classes of people for over
forty years. 1t has proven itself the very
best specific for colds, coughs, and pulmo-
nary complaints.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
Notice to Teachers.

Notice is hereby given that until otherwise order
ed the Board of School Examiners of jackson Coun-
ty, Ohio will hold regular meetings for the examina
son, on the First Friday in eUcry month.
BY order of Board of Examiners.
21aug79tf G. w. HARBARGER. Clerk.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

There is a wonderful growth in Jackson
in moral and spiritual things.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

We heard the double quartette prac-
ticing for the Eisteddfod. And splendid
music it was, too
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

UIIICt, 10 OUIIIHlII OG.
We will give 500 for any case of Ca
tarrh that can not be cured with Halls
Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
CB Sold by Druggists, Is cts. 1Omh1m
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

read what hes says:
TOLEDO, o., Jan. 10, 1887.
Messrs. F. J. Cheney & Co. Gentlemen:
I have been in the general practice of
medicine for most 40 years, and would
that in all my practice and experience,
have never seen preparation that could
prescribe with as much confidence of sue
cess as / can Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
factured by you. Have prescribed it
great many timesand its effect is wonder
full, and would say in conclusion that
would not cure, if they would take it ac-
cording to directions. Yours truly,
L, L. GORsUCH. M. d..
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

40 years ought to know salt from sugar;
read what hes says:
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

Mr.. Phelps, the American minister, and
wife, have started for the south of France
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

A new style "socal'' is to offer prize to the
man having the greatest number of patches on
his pants. These socals have the greatest runs
under Democratic administrations
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

1t is beautiful TO see a public speaker who is
"sacrifcing his time and talents merely for the
love of his fellow but there's a way to
save him-just cut down the salary.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

We should of course send the gospel to the
heathen-but let us remember that the heather
wouldn't handle such stuff as is sent though
the mails in the United States.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

Halstead "curses'' the Prohibitionists for the
election of Democratic U. S. Senator from
New Jersey. Why, what's the reason you
didn't knock them down and drag them out ?"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

A Columbus paper "exposes'' quack doctor
who has been running bogus college, and SELL
Ing diplomas. His graduates" are healing the
people everywhere.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

The Grand Army boys threaten to take action
on President Cleveland's petition for second
term. They will ''return it with reasons for
disapproval."
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

The Commercial Gazette, quoting the Arch
bishop in denunciation of the Enquirer, is very
rich. But what does the good man say about
the Commercial. Gazette?
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10
MI z DICAE.
Three PecuIiaritieS

Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier
and regulating medicine, is characterized by
three peculiarities, namely:
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

The dogg cry keepers of Cincinnati are organ
izing to prosecute their fellows who sell liquors
without paying paying the tax. The Devil
proposes to bite himself.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

The people at Republic, Ohio, where the great
railroad horror occurred, have been seeing a
ghost. 1t is probably the Old Boy looking for
the engineer and conductor of the freight.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-03-10

A western woman wept so repeatedly during
a sermon that the congregation was moved by
her piety. At every pathetic sentence-up
would go the hand and the handkerchief. But
she wasn't crying. She wore new diamond
ing,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-09-06
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
The Battery by which Certain Electri-
cal Fish Give shocks

The apparatus for generating and disonarg-
ing electricity in electrical fish may be- de-
,cribei best by taking the torpedo for sub
iect The apparatus is composed OF num-
Der If perpendicular columns IN the shape Of
eightsidel prisms separated by walls Of
membrane. containing a huid freely supplied
with blood. ami laced with an immense num-
Der Of nervous faments. the whole being
something like galyanic pile In one very
large fish ] 20 columns were counted, and
lj0 plates TO the inch. In one specimen ot
American torpedo 10 was estimated that there
We're 10000 plates. the pri,ms being about
two inches BOO heightaud containing 100 plates
% tbe inch The intervals between the plates
are filled with albumin0us fluid. mostly
water but containing salt in solution That
the discharge " this fish is the same as that
of common electricity is shown bv the fact
that DC renders the needle magnetic and dee
c0mp0,es chemical compounds. while by 10
heat is evolved and an electric spark obtained
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-09-06

Two travellers have given accounts Of the
gorilla boa the forests of Africa The iilst u
these was Hauo. Carthageuan, who come
mand-i ana expedition sent % Colonige,
Africa. more than twenty-five centuries ago.
THE second. Paul Du Chailu, visited Africa
about twenty-five years ago Hamo sup
po~ei them 20 bee the yeritabie savage mhabi-
tant- ~ the country ana mentions their great
strength His men captured three females,
but they fought so desperately that DC was
necessary ~ kI them Du Chaillu gave
many interesting facts concerning the gorilla
habits The beast uses no weapons except
those with which nature has provided him.
With ID single blow of his enormous FOOT
armed with short curved nails, he viii dis
emuow,l % man or fracture his skull There
ar- circumstances recorded vh here. 0n finding
"a -nn. tle gorilla has bent the barrel between
hI, $50 hands